The Rogue, Genius, Chaebol's Daughter is a Baby Master Detective! - Chapter 7

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Ruffian, genius, and billionaire’s daughter—she’s a tiny famous detective!
Episode 7
“Sigh…”
Was raising a child always supposed to feel like drowning in sighs? Kang Tae-jun pulled out Gomi and crouched down to meet Haru’s eyes.
“All right. I’ll give Gomi back to you.”
Her eyes—glistening with tears—went wide. Haru beamed and reached toward the bear. Kang Tae-jun held it high, keeping it just beyond her grasp.
“Only if you take back what you said about me being a villain.”
Haru spoke quickly.
“Villain cancelled! Cancelled!”
“And you have to promise to wash your hands every time you touch Gomi.”
Haru’s lower lip jutted out. After a moment of standoff, she nodded, her face sullen.
“Okay, I will.”
The instant Kang Tae-jun returned Gomi, Haru clutched it to her chest and scurried away from him—terrified he might snatch it back again.
She settled onto the sofa and buried her face in the bear. Kang Tae-jun watched her quietly for a moment, then slipped into the study room.
He loosened his necktie and sank into the sofa. When he closed his eyes, he could still feel a faint warmth lingering at his fingertips—how remarkably small her hand had been.
He’d never been particularly fond of children. But knowing she was his own, he couldn’t take his eyes off her.
Her delicate features resembled neither Jang Mi’s striking beauty nor his own face, and yet…
Suddenly, the face of Gong Dae-in flashed through his mind. That tofu-soft face that looked so much like Haru’s.
But it didn’t matter. He would be Haru’s father.
Kang Tae-jun opened a drawer. His fingers traced the edge of a photograph of Jang Mi in the bottom compartment before he closed it again.
He had never lost anything once it came into his possession. Jang Mi had been the sole exception.
“This time, I won’t let her go.”
He didn’t know whether he meant those words for Jang Mi or for Haru.
Setting aside the tangle of thoughts, he quietly pulled out his phone.
—How to raise a five-year-old child.
Search results flooded the screen.
After consulting with Haru, Gong Dae-in, and Lee Hyun-woo, they’d agreed on one month for him to keep Haru with him.
But that period could stretch far longer, couldn’t it?
Kang Tae-jun was determined to become Haru’s perfect father.
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Haru slipped quietly into her room. Something odd was bothering her about Gomi’s belly—it rustled in a way that suggested something was hidden inside, when it should have been plump and soft.
‘That’s right—Mom said she put a secret gift in here!’
Haru’s eyes lit up. She’d seen scenes just like this in Famous Detective Dodo.
Secrets must never be discovered by anyone. Not even by a daddy candidate! Her heart was pounding like she’d been stepped on by a dinosaur’s foot at the thought of almost losing Gomi.
With a thump-thump feeling in her chest, Haru unzipped Gomi’s belly all the way open.
“Candy?”
Haru tilted her head. The belly was full of candies wrapped in clear plastic.
At the sound of footsteps outside her door, Haru hugged Gomi at lightning speed and dove under her blanket. She squeezed her eyes shut.
“Haru.”
Kang Tae-jun opened the door.
“Already asleep? You did brush your teeth, didn’t you?”
“Yes, I did!”
“Good. Sleep well.”
Moments later, the sound of the door closing came. Haru carefully opened one eye and lifted the blanket.
Gomi’s belly was still glittering with candies.
Maybe there was no secret note from Mom inside?
Haru unwrapped one candy and sniffed it. Sweet and nutty! The moment it touched her tongue.
Flash.
Words appeared before her eyes.
[Haru’s Case Notebook]
★Nurungji-flavored Candy★
No pain when using ability
Time remaining: 12 hours
Quantity remaining: 6/7
Haru’s eyes went wide. A candy that wouldn’t hurt when she used her ability?
Then she spotted a different-colored candy. There were three red ones.
“Strawberry flavor?”
The moment she picked up a red candy, a note hidden beneath it came into view.
‘A secret note!’
Haru grinned and carefully unfolded it, only to find it read:
—Haru’s mother wanted nothing more than for her Special Ability to stay hidden. But if she absolutely had to use it, she should eat a Nurungji-flavored Candy. Then it wouldn’t hurt. But only use it when it’s truly necessary!
Give her the Strawberry-flavored Candy if a truly wicked villain tries to harm Haru. Once the villain falls asleep, she can escape.
Nurungji flavor: when it hurts
Strawberry flavor: when a villain appears
I love you, Haru.
Mom’s Secret Note!
Haru’s mouth fell open in astonishment.
Oh no, what do I do? I’ve already eaten one. She said to use them only when absolutely necessary.
Haru’s heart pounded frantically. Now there were only six Nurungji-flavored candies left!
Haru placed the remaining candies inside Gomi and zipped the bag shut tight. Her mother had left these candies to protect her. In case a villain came to capture Haru!
Haru recalled what her mother used to say. To defeat villains, you had to eat your spinach, go to bed early, and wake up early!
Haru clenched both her small fists.
Then she crawled under her blanket and hugged Gomi close. It was time for good children to sleep.
That night, Haru dreamed of feeding red candies by the handful to the villain chasing her.
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“Still haven’t caught Jang Mi?”
“We’ve confirmed the outskirts of Pyeong-hwa City, but she entered a CCTV blind spot after that….”
“The target?”
“We’re currently locating her position.”
The man, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed down at Seoul’s glittering night, let out a soft laugh.
“Manager Kim. Did I call you here to listen to that?”
Manager Kim bowed his head deeper.
“I’ll find out as quickly as possible.”
“I’ve heard that before. My pride won’t allow me to settle for the same words twice.”
“If you give me just one week, I promise I’ll succeed this time.”
“Fine. You need to bring me one of them. If that child’s Special Ability is real, she’ll be the final puzzle piece of our project.”
A pale, cruel smile spread across the man’s face, reflected in the window glass.
***
The next morning.
When Haru opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was floating text.
[Haru’s Case Notebook]
★Nurungji Candy★
Using the Special Ability won’t hurt
Time remaining: 2 hours 14 minutes
Quantity remaining: 6/7
Haru bolted upright.
‘There’s no time!’
Haru was heading for the door when she stopped.
“That’s right! The Gloves!”
Haru carefully pulled on the Gloves she’d forgotten and headed to the living room. Her breakfast sat prettily on a plate at the dining table.
But there was no sign of Kang Tae-jun—instead, a woman Haru had never seen before greeted her.
“Oh, so you’re Haru! Your father’s already gone to work.”
“Hello,” Haru said politely.
She bowed her head in greeting.
The woman smiled and gently patted Haru’s hair.
“From now on, auntie will help you wash up and eat your meals.”
‘The person who gives food!’
Haru nodded. A person who gave food was a good person!
“But where did Kang Tae-jun go? Did he go to work at his company?”
The woman nodded.
“But he said he’d come back to see you go to kindergarten. So why don’t you eat first, Haru?”
“Kindergarten?”
“Yes. After breakfast, you need to go to the kindergarten.”
Haru looked up at the woman with an expression as if lightning had struck her from the sky.
She’d forgotten about it!
Today was Haru’s first day going to kindergarten!
The day she’d meet new friends!
Haru’s round bottom began to wiggle and squirm with excitement.
In front of Lala Kindergarten.
Wearing her Yellow Backpack, Haru gazed at the kindergarten building with a racing heart.
‘At last, Haru is a kindergartener!’

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